Unprecedented Cold Grips South Kashmir, Jammu, and Sonamarg Setting Record Lows

In an extraordinary turn of weather events, a severe cold wave has swept through South Kashmir, parts of the Jammu region, and the iconic Sonamarg, shattering temperature records in its wake. Larnoo in Kokernag emerged as the coldest, plummeting to a bone-chilling -17.7°C, closely followed by Sonamarg at -15.1°C.

**Chilling Numbers Across the Region:**

*Kashmir Region:*

– Srinagar: -0.3°C

– Qazigund: -9.4°C

– Pahalgam: -11.9°C

– Kupwara: -4.4°C

– Kokernag: -9.4°C

– Gulmarg: -12.0°C

– Sonamarg: -15.1°C

– Anantnag: -8.5°C

– Ganderbal: -3.1°C

– Pulwama: -2.8°C

– Bandipora: -2.3°C

– Baramulla: -1.5°C

– Budgam: -2.0°C

– Kulgam: -9.3°C

– Shopian: -10.7°C

– Larnoo: -17.7°C

*Jammu Region:*

– Jammu: 5.7°C

– Banihal: -6.8°C

– Batote: -3.8°C

– Katra: 5.7°C

– Bhaderwah: -5.2°C

– Kathua: 4.7°C

– Ramban: 0.7°C

– Reasi: 2.9°C

– Samba: 2.6°C

– Udhampur: 0.4°C

– Poonch: -2.0°C

– Rajouri: -0.8°C

*Ladakh:*

– Leh: -9.4°C

– Kargil: -11.5°C

– Drass: Data not available

These staggering lows have been compiled by Kashmir Weather, marking a historic episode in the region’s meteorological records. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions as the extreme cold poses potential risks to health and daily life. The weather conditions are being closely monitored for any further developments. Stay warm, stay safe.